N-Chlorosuccinimide

N-Chlorosuccinimide

Names
IUPAC name 1-chloropyrrolidine-2,5-dione
Other names Chlorosuccinimide
Identifiers
CAS Number	128-09-6 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
Abbreviations	NCS
ChemSpider	29129 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.436
EC Number	204-878-8
PubChem CID	31398
UNII	0FWP306H7X Y
InChI InChI=1S/C4H4ClNO2/c5-6-3(7)1-2-4(6)8/h1-2H2 N Key: JRNVZBWKYDBUCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C4H4ClNO2/c5-6-3(7)1-2-4(6)8/h1-2H2 Key: JRNVZBWKYDBUCA-UHFFFAOYAN
SMILES O=C1N(Cl)C(=O)CC1
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H4ClNO2
Molar mass	133.53 g·mol−1
Appearance	Solid
Density	1.65 g/cm3
Melting point	148 to 150 °C (298 to 302 °F; 421 to 423 K)
Hazards
EU classification (DSD) (outdated)	Corrosive (C)
R-phrases (outdated)	R22 R34
S-phrases (outdated)	S26 S36/37/39 S45
Related compounds
Related Imides	Succinimide N-Bromosuccinimide N-Iodosuccinimide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

N-Chlorosuccinimide is used for chlorinations and as a mild oxidant.

N-Iodosuccinimide (NIS), the iodine analog of N-chlorosuccinimide, and N-bromosuccinimide (NBS), the bromine analog, are used for similar applications.